Balkan yarrow Achillea ageratifolia

Balkan yarrow

ABOUT

A. ageratifolia is a tufted perennial making a compact mound to 20cm tall, with narrow, grey-hairy leaves and solitary flower-heads 2.5cm wide with white rays

Plant Info
Care
Common Problems

About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Asteraceae

    • Synonyms

      Balkan yarrow Greek yarrow

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Semi-evergreen

    • Height

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H5

  • sunLight

    Full Sun

  • scissorsPruning

    Cut down flowered stems when finished

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Banks and Slopes Coastal Patio & Container Plants Rock Garden Mediterranean Climate Plants City & Courtyard Gardens Gravel Garden

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by seed in situ or divide in spring

  • insectPests

    Generally pest free but aphids may be a problem

  • microbeDiseases

    May be affected by powdery mildews